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Deborah Sandvig

Deborah Ann Lande Sandvig Deborah Ann Lande Sandvig died July 26, 2016, in Seattle, Washington, after a short…

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News

PHOTOS: Thousands enjoy lively Strawberry Festival

This year's Strawberry Festival combined successful traditions, such as the Saturday night street dance with The Portage Fill,…

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Arts

Summer Concerts in the Park series returns to Ober Park

Enjoy live music performances that range from soul, to rock, country, reggae and big band when the Summer…

Burby participants on the road at Strawberry Festival

Sports

Nearly 300 people do the Burby, raise money for scholarships

A total of 294 people completed a walk or run during the 36th Annual Bill Burby Inspirational 10K…

Opinion

EDITORIAL: Islanders not immune to, excused from race issues

Ninety-four percent white. It's a statistic about Vashon that is known well by many islanders and, when combined…

Obituaries

Ellen Victoria Johnson

Ellen Victoria Johnson passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on July 16, 2016. She was 98.…

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John (Jack) Chestnut

John “Jack” W. Chestnut February 16, 1927 — July 15, 2016 Jack moved to Vashon 35 years ago…

Obituaries

James W. Anderson

James W. Anderson James W. Anderson, Jr. died at home on July 14, 2016, with his son and…

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News

Campsites open at Maury Island Marine Park

Barely one week after Vashon Watersports and King County Parks officials presented a plan to islanders that outlined…

News

State seeking feedback on Maury cleanup plan

King County officials weeks ago held a public meeting to discuss an interim action plan to deal with…

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Arts

Rewind to the 1980s with Seattle cover band

Travel back in time when the Seattle band Rewind plays a 1980s-inspired concert at 9 p.m. Saturday at…

Pete Welch Photo

Arts

Blues-rock band returns to the Red Bike

The JD Hobson Band will return to the Red Bike at 9 p.m. Friday to kick off Strawberry…

Opinion

In praise of bringing Japanese heritage, diverse culture back to Festival

With Mary Matsuda Gruenewald named Strawberry Festival Grand Marshal and Mary Mariko Ohno and her students performing multiple…